Photo: The Danish Embassy of Philippines
Denmark has once again been ranked the least corrupt country in the world, marking eight consecutive years at the top of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International.
In the 2025 index, Denmark scored 89 points, reflecting high levels of transparency, strong public institutions and low levels of perceived corruption.
The Philippines scored 34 points and ranked 120th out of 180 countries, highlighting ongoing challenges in tackling corruption and strengthening public sector accountability.
Embassy promotes Danish governance model
According to the Danish Embassy in Manila, Denmark continues to promote these principles in its cooperation with the Philippines, working with local and international partners to improve transparency, strengthen governance and support a better business environment.
“In the Philippines, we bring this model and work actively with our international and local partners in amplifying efforts to eliminate corruption, improve ease of doing business, and uphold transparency and efficiency in public services – all to create better opportunities and ensure more dignified lives for Filipinos,” the embassy wrote in a Facebook post.